Chilli and Garlic Chicken Bites
Little bites with a gentle kick, and they freeze beautifully.
Freezer canapés are a Christmas lifesaver. Roll these in November, freeze them on the tray, and bake as many as you need straight from the freezer.
Makes 20 · Prep 10 mins · Cook 15 mins · Make Ahead
Ingredients
- 500g chicken thigh mince
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 red chilli
- 3 tbsp breadcrumbs
- salt
- 1 tbsp Cotswold Gold rapeseed oil
- 1 jar Lucy's Lemon Mustard Mayonnaise
Method
- Finely chop the garlic and chilli and mix with the mince, breadcrumbs and a pinch of salt.
- Roll into walnut sized balls, lay on a lined tray and drizzle with the oil.
- Bake at 200°C fan for 15 minutes and serve with the mayo for dipping.
Charlie's cheat
Freeze the raw balls on the tray in November, then bake from frozen for 20 to 25 minutes, until cooked through.
Make it special
Add grated fresh ginger and chopped coriander to the mince, and stir lime zest into the mayo.
Why it works
Thigh mince stays juicy where breast can dry out, and breadcrumbs hold the bites together while keeping them light.
Your questions answered
Can I cook chicken bites from frozen?
Yes. Bake from frozen for 20 to 25 minutes at 200°C fan until cooked through and piping hot in the middle.
Can I use chicken breast mince?
You can, but thigh mince stays juicier. If you use breast, take care not to overcook them.
Made with Lemon Mustard Mayo.
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